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Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts—for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix and The Cauldron is Book 13 in the series. The neighbouring Gaulish Chief, WhosemoralsarelAstix, asks Vitalstatistix and his villagers to look after a cauldron full of money to keep it out of Roman hands. However, the...

Check in the bags, explore the terminal, and board the plane in this interactive airport adventure! Curious minds will love to explore the bustling airport in this interactive title from Little World. This bright and colourful board book features a novelty to slide, push or pull on every spread – so check in the bags, walk through security, shop in...

The sticker dollies are on an exciting world tour: visiting the Egyptian pyramids, trekking through a tropical jungle, and enjoying a colourful Venetian carnival. Children can use over 400 stickers to dress the dolls in swimsuits, snowsuits, and scuba diving equipment as they travel around the world visiting a tropical beach, ski slopes, and even a coral reef. Reusable stickers...

Little Children's Puzzle Pad offers over 90 fun picture, number, and word puzzles for young children. This entertaining activity book is jam-packed with simple word, number, and picture puzzles for little children to enjoy while developing vital skills in reading, writing, counting, and observation. Activities include mazes, puzzles, word searches, spot the differences, and more. Answers for the puzzles are...

Millions of young readers have loved the World’s Worst Children tales and revelled in the World’s Worst Teachers with their delightfully dreadful deeds. Now prepare for The World’s Worst Parents! From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius, Tony Ross. Are you ready to meet the worst parents ever? Sure, some parents are...

Full of puzzles and activities. Use again and again to practise pen-control. With unicorn-themed mazes to solve, dots to join, differences to spot, objects to count, and dotted pictures and numbers to trace over, little children will have great fun completing the activities while practising the vital pen-control skills they need to be ready for writing. The wipe-clean pen can...

Join Poppy and Sam for a wander around Apple Tree Farm to meet all the animals who live there, including favourites Rusty the dog, Dolly the horse, and Woolly the sheep. There are lots of scenes to decorate, including the stables, snowy fields, and a summer show, and over 150 stickers to bring the pages to life. Explore Poppy and...

Lift the flaps and get cosy with Dormouse Has a Cold, a new story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Dormouse is sniffing and snuffling - being ill is hard! But with some help from Doctor Stoat and a visit from her friends as she snuggles up...

Blast off into the cosmos with the latest title in the popular 'How Things Work' series, which includes How Cities Work, How Airports Work, How Trains Work, and How Ships Work—books that reveal the inner workings of familiar places and vehicles. Featuring fantastic illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, Lonely Planet Kids How Spaceships Work explores the ultimate vehicles: spaceships. Discover...

A lively board book that examines the issue of not listening in an amusing but reassuring way through animal characters - perfect for young children who forget to listen. The story offers a gentle way in to reinforce good behaviour. Monkey Needs to Listen - A book about paying attention tells the story of Monkey, who is so excited about...

A magical new story in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series! Poppy the fairy wishes she could fly as high as all of her friends, but there's just one thing — her wings are very small! When Poppy spots a lost gnome far from his glade, she is determined to use her wings and get him to safety....

The ultimate children's guide to the universe. A glorious scientific gaze at our world, and the universe beyond in a fact-filled volume that will keep curious kids occupied for ages - ReadItDaddy blog An excellent book that will do wonders to raise enthusiasm for science among young and old readers alike - Jonali Karmakar, Blogger Despite its scientific content the...

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! Mr Twit is a foul and smelly man with bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard. Mrs Twit is a horrible old hag with a glass eye. Together they make the nastiest couple you could ever hope not to meet. Down in their garden, the Twits keep...

Snuggle down to sleep this Easter with an egg-citing lift-the-flap adventure in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series! Easter is here but the Little Easter Bunny is missing... and it's almost time for bed! Search the Land of Nod for Twinkle's missing Easter egg in this magical lift-the-flap adventure! Enjoy bumping into a few familiar faces along the...

A must-have sticker book filled with 1,000+ stickers representing Taylor Swift's 11 eras and more! Explore Taylor Swift's eleven eras with stickers! Illustrated by Brooke O'Neill, each era is represented by two sheets of stunning Swift-inspired stickers: from cowboy boots to ball gowns, scarves to city skylines, cardigans, getaway cars, typewriters, and more. Also featuring eras-themed cats and butterflies, iconic...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! It's the weekend! What games will Bluey and Bingo play? And will everyone get to meet Bingo's new friend? A gorgeous board book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has amassed legions...

The first book in the beloved Lemonade War series—a clever blend of humour, maths wizardry, and business know-how—is now available in a full-colour graphic novel. Evan Treski is people smart. He’s good at talking to people, even grown-ups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is maths smart—but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are...

Take a journey inside and around the human body to see how it works. How does the body protect itself from infections? What makes your tummy rumble? Are you taller at the beginning or end of the day? This extraordinary book actually takes you inside - and around - the human body to see how it works, with the help...

Learn how to design, build, and customise 20 mini-projects in Minecraft, from firefighter planes and deep-sea submarines to hidden bunkers and mini arcade games. There's even a superhero flying school! With detailed instructions, block hacks, and build tips, this book will encourage you to polish old skills and learn new tricks as you create a wide range of fun, bite-sized...

New cover, new format reissue of this story about everyone's favourite family cat, Mog. Mog always seems to be in trouble for her forgetfulness! But one night it comes in very handy!

A French village, new friends, fabulous food, a local mystery to be solved and... a ghost. She snaps the locket shut. Just as quickly as he appeared, the boy is gone. Josephine's heart is hammering. Her skin feels prickly and hot. Surely, she's imagined him. That's the only possible explanation. Because boys don't live in lockets. Not unless they're ghosts....

When a boy finds a sealskin in a cave, he unlocks an ancient spell that tips him into a terrifying adventure... an award-winning novel for tweens that inspired the Sky NZ Originals TV series! Selkie mythology meets Wellington's rugged, windswept south coast in this spine-tingling adventure novel, which won the 2013 Esther Glen Medal for Junior Fiction. Now a Sky...

Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this special edition of Kiki's Delivery Service, complete with charming illustrations throughout by Joe Todd-Stanton. Soar into this modern classic about a young witch and her very clever cat which inspired...

Join Lucy, Lockwood, George, and Holly as they battle ghosts and humans for truth and justice in this breathtaking finale to the bestselling Lockwood & Co series — now a major new Netflix show! Now a major Netflix series! Want to hear a ghost story? That's good. I know a few . . . After their recent adventures, the Lockwood...

Dress Peppa in amazing outfits in this new magical adventure sticker book! Peppa is wishing for magical adventures. Stick on Peppa's outfits and make her wishes come true! From fluttery fairy wings to daring knight outfits, join Peppa and friends and dress them for their quests. Discover monsters, unicorns, dragons and more in this magical sticker adventure! Don't miss these...

Help Noisy Dinosaur learn to use her voice in this new interactive adventure from Tom Fletcher! There's a Dinosaur in Your Book by Tom Fletcher is an exciting and playful interactive story where a little Dinosaur has stomped her way into your book. She's feeling bored and is making a LOT of noise! Can you help her find some friends?...

For the first time ever, the beloved Moomin characters star in their very own Little Golden Book! One calm and quiet June evening, when the inhabitants of Moominvalley had gone to sleep, the Moomin house almost began to fall apart. There was a loud knock on the door, and in an instant, the whole of the Moomin family was awake......

A next-generation animal encyclopedia bursting with breathtaking photography and packed with the topics kids love most. Experience the world's most incredible animals in one amazing book. Like the hugely successful Eyewitness series itself, Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Animals includes all the topics children most want to read about. The world's most amazing animals are here, from tiny ants to the mighty...

There are lots of animals to match in this entertaining card game for young children. There are 52 snap cards (13 matching sets of 4), with labelled pictures showing a sloth, hippo, monkey and lots more. The game can be played with fewer cards to make it easier for younger players to join in.

Add magic to fairy parties, waterfalls and wishing wells, with over 180 stickers. Discover the fairy village, wishing well and secret waterfall. Help the fairies to make pretty clothes and join them in dancing by moonlight. With over 180 stickers to add a sprinkle of magic to every scene.

When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day, she started striking from school in her 'School Strike for Climate'. Soon, many more young people joined her in a global movement that shook adults and politicians alike. She had found her...

The fourth title in the number one bestselling CHERUB series! A routine operation for James turns into a much more deadly mission... Leon is a small-time crook who's ridden his luck for three decades. When he starts splashing big money around, the cops are desperate to know where it came from. They call in CHERUB, a secret organisation with one...

The CIA have been hunting Jane Oxford, an international weapons dealer, for thirty years. Her only weak point is her son, Curtis. It's a job for CHERUB: Maximum Security. CHERUB kids are highly trained professionals. Their essential advantage: a criminal never suspects that a kid could be spying on him. This is James Adams' most dangerous mission so far, working...

Discover where it all began in this exclusive limited edition of The Dragonet Prophecy! Five dragonets have been chosen to fulfil a prophecy and end a terrible war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. But not every dragonet wants a destiny—and when Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny decide to take fate into their own talons, the world will never...

Explore the Paldea Region! Join Pikachu and its new friends as you complete activities and use stickers in Pokemon: Sticker Burst, or anywhere else!

Dog Man 7: For Whom the Ball Rolls finds Dog Man and his band of misfits dishing out another serving of justice! The fleas are gone and Petey the cat is back in jail, right where he belongs. All is right in the world... but not for long. Now Petey's got an unrelenting itch that he just has to scratch!...

Dog Man 10: Mothering Heights sees Dog Man and Petey facing their biggest challenges yet in the tenth book of the series by worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey. Dog Man is down on his luck; Petey confronts his not-so-purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill...

George and Harold are always good at using their imaginations, and that drives their mean home-room teacher, Ms. Ribble, crazy! But this time, they've come up with much more than a silly prank–they've accidentally created a monster! With her horrendous hairdo and two rabid robots, Wedgie Woman is well on her way to world domination, and only the Waistband Warrior...

When we last saw George and Harold, they were about to take their pet pterodactyl Crackers back to the Cretaceous period. But things didn't work out quite as they had hoped. They've entered an absurd alternative reality where teachers are nice, kids are allowed to read banned books, and the cafeteria food doesn't smell like dirty nappies. Even worse, they've...

A delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups – from the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and artistic genius Tony Ross. Think your teachers are bad? Wait until you meet this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most splendidly sinister teachers will have you running for the school gates. Dr Dread teaches science and is half man, half monster!...

The electrifying instant number one bestseller from Tom Fletcher - now available in paperback! The electrifying number one bestselling adventure from the author of The Christmasaurus and The Creakers, Tom Fletcher! Franky can't wait to move to his new town - although he wishes he didn't have to leave his best friend Dani behind. But everything changes after the storm,...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales. A beautiful clothbound hardback gift edition of the world's most celebrated fairy tales. Every man's life is a fairy tale, written by God's fingers - Hans Christian Andersen A delightful selection of stories from Hans Christian Andersen, translated by the eminent writer and critic, Naomi Lewis. All...

Puffin Clothbound Classics - stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world. Following the demise of bloodthirsty buccaneer Captain Flint, young Jim Hawkins finds himself with the key to a fortune. For he has discovered a map that will lead him to the fabled Treasure Island. But a host of villains, wild beasts and deadly savages...

Join Little Fish and his friends in this colourful, deep-sea delight with opposite pairs to discover on every page. Hello, I am Little Fish, swimming in the sea. Today I’m learning opposites, come along with me! Explore opposite word pairs with Little Fish in this fun, interactive board book with a lively rhyming text that begs to be read aloud....

From the author and illustrator of the popular children's picture book The Gruffalo, Kei Hea Taku Mama? (originally titled Monkey Puzzle) is now translated into te reo Māori. Featuring the same stunning illustrations as the original book, the te reo Māori translation retains the unique humour of the original story as butterfly eagerly tries to help little monkey find his...

The first book in the bestselling spin-off series from Percy Jackson and the Olympians—now a major Disney+ series! OLD ENEMIES AWAKEN AS CAMP HALF-BLOOD'S NEW ARRIVALS PREPARE FOR WAR When Jason, Piper, and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently, this is the only safe place for children of the Greek Gods—despite the...

If you ever thought detectives can't be divas, you need to meet Lulu and her fabulous mystery-solving dance troupe! This illustrated chapter series is ideal for dance-mad emerging and confident readers. Will Lulu and the Silver Stars deliver a stolen celebrity necklace and an unforgettable dance performance? The Silver Star Dancers have landed a gig dancing the flamenco at a...

With the same lively, creative illustrations as the original book, the te reo Maori version retains the simplicity and imagination of Maurice Sendak's story, capturing Max's feisty character, the magic of the adventure and 'wild rumpus', and the pleasure of things returning to normal.

Into the Wild: Wolf Girl 1 by Anh Do is a thrilling adventure that captures the essence of courage, survival, and unexpected friendships. This captivating tale follows the journey of a young girl named Gwen, who suddenly finds herself isolated from her family amidst a catastrophic event. Alone in an untamed wilderness, Gwen must navigate the challenges of survival with...

Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series! Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman continues the tender and heartfelt story of Nick and Charlie as they navigate the highs and lows of teenage life and the intricacies of their blossoming relationship. In this volume, the warm summer days transition into the crispness of autumn, marking the start of a new school year,...

Loved by millions of readers worldwide, let the sixth story in the greatest children’s book series of all time take you on an unforgettable journey. The hope and wonder of Harry Potter’s world will make you want to escape to Hogwarts again and again. There’s magic on every page! As the wizarding world teeters on the brink of war, darkness...

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth instalment in J.K. Rowling’s beloved series, once again invites readers to delve into the enchanted world of Hogwarts and beyond. This time, excitement and danger intertwine as the prestigious Triwizard Tournament arrives at the school. Aspiring champions from three wizarding schools are set to compete in a series of arduous magical...

Immerse your child in the captivating and interactive world of Eric Hill's Where's Spot?, a charming and innovative lift-the-flap book that has delighted readers for generations. This special 40th anniversary edition celebrates over four decades of adventures with Spot, the friendly and lovable puppy whose playful escapades have become a staple in early learning. In this timeless classic, young readers...

Step into a magical Christmas Eve with The Nutcracker by Rita Balducci, a delightful retelling of the timeless holiday classic. This enchanting story brings to life the adventures of a young girl named Clara who receives a wooden nutcracker as a gift from her godfather. As midnight strikes, Clara is whisked away into a fantastical world where the Nutcracker comes...

In TE RATAKA a Tama Hungoingoi, Jeff Kinney's beloved series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, undergoes a brilliant transformation through the te reo Māori language. This delightful translation, by Heni Jacob, offers readers a chance to experience the humorous and relatable journey of Greg Heffley in the vibrant and expressive language of Aotearoa New Zealand. The story follows twelve-year-old Greg...

From international bestseller, Karen M. McManus, comes the explosive third and final thrilling instalment in the acclaimed One of Us... series - now in a brand new limited edition. Life hasn't been easy for the Bayview Crew. First they had to prove they weren't killers. Then a new generation had to outwit a vengeful copycat. Now, it's beginning again. At...

From the marae to the whare, from getting to know each other to sharing kai, this illustrated picture dictionary is a fabulous guide to the Māori way of life! Stacey Morrison has created an illustrated guide to Māori customs and practices for children (and adults), as a companion to her #1 bestselling My First Words in Māori. My First Words...

A perfect Halloween treat for fans of the beloved ABC KIDS TV show, Bluey: Hooray, It's Halloween! invites young readers to join Bluey and Bingo in their spooky holiday adventures. Packed with 32 delightful pages to colour in, this exciting activity book follows Bluey and her sister Bingo as they embark on classic Halloween fun. From trick-or-treating and attending a...

96 Facts About Taylor Swift is the ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Taylor Swift! Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any Swiftie.

From the playground to the premier league, Leo K. Doyle has always had a great first touch... but what about his first crush? Or first time encountering a team as feared as the Southwark Scorpions? Fresh off his success with the junior national football team, Leo K. Doyle is back in England and playing for the U16s, where he'll be...

The bestselling sticker series meets a pop phenomenon. Discover the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing K-POP! Follow Yumi, Hana, and Gem, aspiring Sticker Dolly K-pop stars, as they record their first single, meet fans at a festival, and shop for outfits for their first live interview. Also starring the legendary Sticker Dolly K-pop boys, Soomin, Kodi, and Milo, the...

It's raining! Bluey is trying to dam the water in the front yard, but does she need Mum's help? Join Bluey as she plays in the water when a heavy summer rain thunders over the Heeler home. Can Mum stop Bluey from dirtying the house? Featuring: A nearly wordless picture book with visual storytelling that mimics the dialogue-free episode. A...

Hello, mouse friends! Join me, Geronimo Stilton, in solving this whisker-licking good mystery. Find clues along with me as you read. Together we will be super squeaky investigators. I was attending the Mouse Island Cheese Exhibition to show off my prized antique cheese rinds when a thief struck—and I was accused of being the burglar! It was up to my...

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's purr-fect picture book is now available in an appealing read-alone format. Me, you and the old guitar. How perfectly, perfectly happy we are. MEEE-EW and the old guitar. How PURRRR-fectly happy we are! Tabby McTat is purr-fectly happy, singing along all day with Fred the busker. But when Fred gives chase to a thief, the...

Superworm is super long. Superworm is super strong. Watch him wiggle! See him squirm! Hip, hip, hooray for Superworm! Never fear, Superworm's here! He can fish Spider out of a well, and rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm's rescue, when he's captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard? Luckily, all of Superworm's insect friends have...

Lift the flaps with Hairy Maclary and the gang to discover all the noises animals make, and find out WHO is making the most noise of all! Join Hairy Maclary and the gang on a lift-the-flap adventure to find out who is making a terrible hullabaloo! And can you name the sound each different animal makes? WROWWW-W-W-W-W-W-W! Whoever is making...

From the creator of Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob comes a hilariously silly tale. Molly lives in the jungle with all the other monkeys, dancing and playing and being silly among the treetops. But Molly has a secret. Molly is a pig. When Norman becomes suspicious that an imposter has infiltrated the monkeys, he sets them all some monkey tests. Will...

Dawn can't wait for her trip to California. Aside from all the sun and fun, it's her first visit since her brother, Jeff, moved back to live with their dad. California is better than Dawn ever remembered it. The beaches are beautiful, the local theme park is a blast, and Dawn is enjoying all her favourite foods. Plus, Dawn's best...

Bluey and Bingo are curious about the tradies who have appeared in their front yard. What are they building, and why is Chocolate Milk always on his phone? A hardback picture book about making friends. Join Bluey and Bingo as they spy on the tradies. The pups think Big Belt and Chocolate Milk might be their new enemies, but when...

The side-splitting sequel to Adam Kay's debut children's novel Dexter Procter the Ten-Year-Old Doctor, illustrated by Henry Paker. The next medical mystery adventure featuring Dexter and his friends!

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Bluey: Mum School captures the playful spirit of Bluey as she decides to play Mum School instead of taking her bath. But will the kids listen to her instructions? Experience this engaging story in a gorgeous board book edition that is perfect for kids of all ages.

A LONG TIME AGO IN A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY. . . .From Ahsoka to Zeb, learning the alphabet is as thrilling as a galactic adventure in this board book that introduces younglings to some of Star Wars’ most popular heroes and villains.

The Classic Adventures Of Paddington Bear The Complete Collection 15 Books Box Set by Michael Bond (Slipcase Edition): Titles In This Set: A Bear Called Paddington More About Paddington Paddington Helps Out Paddington Abroad Paddington at Large Paddington Marches On Paddington at Work Paddington Goes to Town Paddington Takes the Air Paddington on Top Paddington Takes the Test Paddington Here...

Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this...

From famous wordsmith Tom Read Wilson comes another breathtaking adventure through the English language. Discover the fascinating origin stories behind the words we use in this delightful follow-up to Every Word Tells a Story.Did you know, for example, that: The word 'astronaut' means 'star sailor' in Ancient Greek?Or that the word 'fart' comes from the world's oldest language, Sanskrit, in the...

Embrace your inner alchemist and discover the science behind magical experiments! Kids will be spellbound as they explore the magic of physics, biology, and chemistry with common household items Embrace your inner alchemist and explore the magic of science through amazing experiments you can do at home! Have you ever wished you could cast a real spell with the wave...

The adventurous, fantastical and brilliantly funny final book in the House at the Edge of Magic series."A swooping, sparkling, story-filled feast of magic, imagination and fun!" - Sinéad O'HartNine and her friends are headed to the mortal realm in search of the only thing that will shake a very tricky witch off their tail: a priceless stargold locket. It lies...

A wonderfully illustrated Donovan Bixley board book for learning shapes in both English and te reo Māori. Including the circle (porowhita), diamond (taimana), and stars (whetū). Perfect for Kiwi kids. "Early concept board books and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children language and begin their lifelong love of books." - The Sapling Love this book?...

The iconic Kiwi song, Ma is White, is given the Donovan Bixley treatment and transformed into a wonderful first board book. My First Board Book: Colours includes additional colours not covered in the song, allowing readers to expand their Māori vocabulary.

A colourful rhyming picture book all about trucks and diggers, from the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance. Is your little one mad about trucks and diggers? Then they'll love this bright, bold book, packed with all sorts of vehicles - including dumper trucks, diggers, cranes, fire engines, transporters and more. Read about all the amazing things they do,...